Since the economic downturn began in the U.S. in 2008, the fortunes of ARM companies have largely mirrored the broader business environment. Debt collection agencies are particularly susceptible to high unemployment, inflated consumer bankruptcies, and plummeting housing pricing. Combined with a general tightening of credit standards, the ARM industry is more tied to macroeconomic trends than ever before.

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TransUnion Credit Risk Index Plateaus, Suggesting Improved Consumer Risk Conditions for the U.S.

16 March 2010

Jumpstart Coalition Honors ACA International Education Foundation Chair

16 March 2010

Mike Ginsberg?s Blog: February was a Month for the Record Books in ARM

12 March 2010

CARD Act Could Negatively Impact Creditworthy Consumer Credit Scores

12 March 2010

Asset Acceptance Reports Loss for Q4 and Full Year 2009 on Impairments

11 March 2010

Credit Counseling Services See Annual Credit Card Fees Returning With the New Credit Card Act in Place

8 March 2010

Veda Advantage Acquires Card Alert and EKKO Guardian Business

8 March 2010

Exploring Rising Complaints Against Debt Collectors

5 March 2010

TASC Executive Director to Discuss Debt Settlement at Collections & Credit Risk Conference

5 March 2010

TASC: Consumers Must be Vigilant When Assessing Credit Options

4 March 2010

Mortgage Servicer Ocwen Recommends Improvements to HAMP Program That Could Help More Distressed Homeowners

4 March 2010

Prepare for a Slow Recovery

2 March 2010

iPay Technologies Announces Billpayperless(TM) Solution

1 March 2010

TransUnion: National Auto Loan Delinquency Rates Remain Flat in Fourth Quarter 2009

1 March 2010

Collection Law Firm Mann Bracken to Liquidate in Receivership

1 March 2010

Aktiv Kapital Maintains Profitability in Challenging Market

26 February 2010

Research and Markets: Creditor Metrics: Consumer Approaches to Payment Protection Insurance Linked to Personal Loans and Consumer Credit in Europe

25 February 2010

State AG Seizes $12 million in Assets in Debt Settlement Action

25 February 2010

Valuation Trends in the ARM Industry

24 February 2010

Credit Card ARM Inventory to Remain Strong as Charge Offs Spike

24 February 2010